Although I think MadMen fans could nickname this particular one 'Joan'! The Medusa is made from a stretchy fabric 26% Nylon, 70% Viscose, 4% Elastane (bengaline), meaning it fits comfortably but clings to every curve. I adore the sweetheart neckline and 3/4 sleeves. Rockin' Roy's reaction was...favourable. He is a FAN of this dress. I would say it looks better in person that the pictures are doing it justice here. I have no idea how to pose properly for a picture so I've stopped trying.

The gorgeous Georgina over at FFFB (designer of and model for Lady Volup) has mentioned wearing a corset under some of the dresses for her shoots. I'd love to get one to see how it might change the look of the dress. Corsets - at least good ones - don't shrink you so much as they change the shape of your waist to be more rounded giving it a smaller appearance. A properly fitted one can be supportive and not restrictive, but good quality corsets can be expensive.

That the dress clings so well to EVERY curve means I'll probably be keeping it for those super confident days or at least ones where I feel like standing up very straight. The colour is stunning. The Medusa exists in several colourways and I'm particularly keen to try the black and leopard print!

The only small thing - and this is by no means unique to the Medusa - is that I needed Rockin' Roy's help with the zip. I just can't always reach section of zip just above the bra on my dresses. I may need to start doing yoga again. To be fair I can pull it on and off without unzipping it, but I'd rather not in case I accidentally bust the slightly dainty zip with an ungainly elbow!

Yes my legs really are the colour of a Whitewalkers soul. I live beyond the Wall (in Scotland), but at least have fantastic circulation in the cold.

The Medusa dress is ideal for office work because of it's stretchy nature you never need to iron! (Not that I ever do anyway). Also it's simple classic cut works well for accessories and making it your own. For my figure I think I like it best with a belt to break it up. You could easily bling this baby up for an event, I'm not sure how I would tone it down though because it's quite dressy. I'd need to think about it... Maybe a leather jacket and some converse with a leopard print scarf? It could be done!

This dress goes from a 16 to 30/32 and having seen the pics on Lady Volup's Facebook/Instagram it really does suit all kinds of shapes, sizes and heights. I can totally imagine a white with gold lace pattern version selling well as a chic wedding dress! So far I think there are about 9 colourways, but Lady Voluptuous and Lady Vintage London regularly bring out new patterns and colours.

I've teamed it here with a pair of old black heels, old wide tan belt from (??) I forget where from, New Look headband and a beautiful Freddie of Pinewoods lurex dolman sleeve cardigan. I love this cardigan so much I also have it cream. It goes with everything and I've found the high quality chunky knit surprisingly weather diverse, the breeze comes through the knit when I'm warm, but it's kept me cosy too. The poppin' collar give it that 50s/60s rockabily vibe while it's waist crop sit exactly in the right place. I'd been looking at this cardigan for about a year before I finally bought it in the sale. IT HAS GOLD THREAD IN IT! It is perfection. The dolman sleeves and high waist are a great subtle vintage look that works with dresses and jeans alike. I've found I gravitate to it around the house as well just because it's so comfortable. Keen to try out some Freddie's jeans in the future!